Aquaphonium

In August 2002 Paul Bowman from Deloraine Rotary Club, commissioned Kim Clark to undertake a whimsical community arts project, a water powered music machine – to be exhibited at the Tasmania Craft Fair.
Kim enlisted the help of local creative and engineering geniuses;

• John Parish
• Paul Noordanus
• Frank Clark
• Tony Imison
• Hans Meijer
• Neville Badcock
• Brook Groombridge
• Meander Primary School
• Mole Creek Primary School
• Deloraine High School
• Our Lady of Mercy School
• Ashley Youth Detention Centre

The instrument is made from Huon Pine and stainless steel. The Huon Pine water channel contains the water supply to the various instruments.

• Pan pipes
• Irish whistle plonk dunker
• 6 string rotary guitar
• Swiss Horn
• Balinese gamelan instrument

The Aquaphonium is on display at the Great Western Tiers Visitor’s Centre, Emu Bay Road Deloraine.